of the Chaplet of Divine 1.The Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 2.Opening Prayers (optional): You expire, , but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable , envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You! (3 times) 3.The Our Father: Our Father, …. 4.The Hail Mary: Hail Mary…… 5.The Apostle’s Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. 6.On the “Our Father” bead before each decade: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 7.On the “Hail Mary” beads of each decade: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 8.Repeat “Eternal Father” and “For the Sake of His sorrowful Passion” (Numbers 6 & 7) Prayers for four more decades. 9.After 5 decades, the concluding doxology (three times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 10. Closing (optional): Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments, we might not despair, nor become despondent, but with great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy Itself. Amen.

Intentions for the Divine Mercy Chaplet During this pandemic, we call on Divine Protection for: 1st decade – our Holy Mother Church and her clergy. 2nd decade – our country and its leaders. 3rd decade –our families, the elderly, and all at risk of contracting this virus. 4th decade – our healthcare professionals and institutions. 5th decade – our Diocese